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Ms. Strong from Tyler, TX is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Support Starts Here With Counseling Supplies!

Help me give my students a well-organized, welcoming space where they feel safe, supported, and ready to grow.

  • $616 goal

This project expired on September 23, 2025.

This project expired on September 23, 2025.

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

As a first-year elementary school counselor, my goal is to build a well-organized and functional counseling space that supports the social, emotional, and academic needs of my K–5 students. To achieve this, I’m focusing on gathering the essential supplies that will help me stay prepared, efficient, and ready to give each student the attention and care they deserve.

My goal is to create an organized, supportive counseling space for K–5 students using essential supplies that help foster emotional growth, learning, and connection.

I'm requesting basic supplies like notebooks, drawers, pens, highlighters, and printer ink to stay organized and better support my students. These tools will help me plan lessons, track progress, and create a calm, structured space where students can thrive.

These supplies are key to building a counseling program that runs smoothly and serves students effectively. With them, I can focus less on scrambling for resources and more on what truly matters—connecting with students, delivering meaningful lessons, and tracking progress in a structured, supportive way. Your support will directly help me create a counseling environment that is not only organized but inviting and impactful for every student who walks through my door.

Thank you for helping me start strong and stay organized as I build a program that makes a real difference for young learners!

Ms. Strong Griffin Elementary School Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Tyler, TX View local requests

Nearly all students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

Never Before Funded 630 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Seville Classics 10-Drawer Storage Cart Frosted White (SHE16218WB) • Staples $59.54 1 $59.54
Hiceeden 4 Pack Plastic Project Case for 8.5"x11" Letter File, Trasparent Scrapbook Paper Storage Box Slim Document Holder Organizer for Magazine, Office Supplies, School • Amazon Business $21.99 2 $43.98
Laminator,Laminator Machine 13 inch with 40pcs Laminating Sheets, Never Jam A3 Laminator, 9-in-1 Hot Cold Laminator Machine 11x17 with Paper Cutter Corner Rounder Hole Punch for Home Office School • Amazon Business $36.99 1 $36.99
KTRIO Laminating Sheets, Hold 8.5 x 11 inch Sheets 300 Pack, 3 Mil Clear Thermal Laminate Pouches 9 x 11.5 inch Lamination Sheet Paper for Laminator, Round Corner Letter Size, School & Office • Amazon Business $29.39 1 $29.39
novelinks Photos Organizer 4" x 6" Photo Storage Box with Handle - 16 Inner Photo Cases Photo Box Storage Picture Organizers and Storage (Purple Gradient) • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
KTRIO 500 Pack Sheet Protectors 8.5 x 11 inch, Clear Page Protector for 3 Ring Binder, Plastic Sleeves for Binders, Top Loading Paper Sheets Document Sleeve Letter Size, Office & Home • Amazon Business $24.49 1 $24.49
GoGonova Cordless Glue Gun, 15s Fast Preheating 2Ah Cordless Hot Glue Gun with 25 Pcs Premium Mini Glue Gun Sticks, USB-C Battery Rechargeable hot glue gun, Smart Power-Off, Pink • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Hadley Designs Teacher Desk Calendar 2025-2026 – 18-Month Desktop Calendar for Home, Office & Classroom Organization, Ideal for Academic School Year Planning (Doodle) • Amazon Business $19.55 1 $19.55
Steel Mill & Co Cute Large Spiral Notebook College Ruled, 11" x 9.5" with Durable Hardcover and 160 Lined Pages, Leopard • Amazon Business $17.95 1 $17.95
T522 522 Ink Refill Bottles (6 Pack) Replacements for Epson 522 Ink Refill Bottles Compatible with EcoTank ET-2720 ET-2800 ET-2803 ET-2840 ET-4700 ET-4800 ET-4810 Printer • Amazon Business $16.49 1 $16.49
Amazon Basic Care - Aloe Vera Hand Sanitizer 62%, 12 fl oz (Pack of 6) • Amazon Business $14.18 1 $14.18
Sooez 20 Pack Folders Plastic Envelopes, Clear Plastic File Folder for Document, Letter A4 Size Poly File Envelopes with Label Pocket, Snap Button for Home Work Office Organizer, 5 Colors • Amazon Business $13.88 1 $13.88
1InTheOffice Dry Erase Board Cleaning Wet Wipes, Non Toxic Cleaning Wipes, 50 wipes each (2 Pack) • Amazon Business $13.85 1 $13.85
30Pcs Clear Plastic Horizontal Name Tags Badge ID Card Holders and 30Pcs Black Flat Neck Lanyards with Swivel Hook • Amazon Business $12.98 1 $12.98
Kleenex Professional Anti-viral Facial Tissue, 3-ply, White, 55 Tissues/Box, 3 Boxes/Pack (21286) • Quill.com $12.59 1 $12.59
GDINDINFAN 5-Tier Letter Tray Paper Organizer with Handle, Mesh Desk File Organizer Paper Sorter Holder Desktop Document Shelf Storage Organization for Office, Home or School, Black • Amazon Business $12.59 1 $12.59
VELCRO Brand Dots with Adhesive White | 200 Pk | 3/4" Circles | Sticky Back Round Hook and Loop Closures for Organizing, Arts and Crafts, School Projects, 91824, 200Pk • Amazon Business $11.74 1 $11.74
Mr. Sketch Scented Markers, Chisel Tip Marker, Assorted Colors, 22 Count • Amazon Business $10.22 1 $10.22
2 Inch(25 Pack)Book Binder Rings, Office Loose Leaf Ring, Nickel Plated Steel Binder Rings, Keychain Key Rings, Metal Book Rings, Silver • Amazon Business $4.99 2 $9.98
MaxGear Magnetic Dry Erase Marker Holder, Clear Acrylic Pen & Marker Organizer with 2 Compartments for Fridge, Whiteboard, Wall & Locker • Amazon Business $9.89 1 $9.89
Sharpie Retractable Highlighter Chisel Tip Assorted 8/Pack (28101) • Staples $9.66 1 $9.66
Amazon Basics Felt Tip Markers, Assorted Colors, 24-Pack • Amazon Business $9.40 1 $9.40
Amazon Basics Disinfecting Wipes, Lemon & Fresh Scent, Sanitizes, Cleans, Disinfects & Deodorizes, 255 Count (3 Packs of 85) • Amazon Business $9.17 1 $9.17
Sticky Notes 1.5x2 Inches, Bright Colors Self-Stick Pads, 24 Pack, 75 Sheets/Pad,1800 Sheets • Amazon Business $8.74 1 $8.74
Paper Mate InkJoy 100RT Retractable Ballpoint Pens, Medium Point (1.0mm), Assorted, 20 Count • Amazon Business $8.36 1 $8.36
Amazon Basics Fine Tip Point Permanent Markers for Office, School, and Home Use, Assorted Colors, 24 Pack • Amazon Business $8.24 1 $8.24
Mr. Pen 3"x5" Assorted Color Sticky Notes, 360 Sheets, 9 Pads, To Do List Notepad • Amazon Business $7.84 1 $7.84
Amazon Basics Dry Erase Markers For Whiteboards, Chisel Tip, Low-Odor, Assorted Colors, Pack of 12 • Amazon Business $6.00 1 $6.00
Staples 1-Hole Punch 6 Sheet Capacity Silver (10573-CC) • Staples $3.53 1 $3.53

Materials cost

$486.20

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.29

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$523.49

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$92.38

Total project goal

$615.87

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

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